Marcum Technologies Underwater Viewing System VS560 User manual

Brand: Marcum Technologies

Model: Underwater Viewing System VS560

Category: Film cameras

Type: User manual

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VS560

USER MANUAL

560

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

On Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ice Fishing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Open Water Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Directional Viewing Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Product Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the VS560 underwater viewing system

from MarCum Technologies.

Welcome to the world of underwater viewing. MarCum Technologies

has incorporated the latest technology in producing the most

compact and technologically advanced underwater viewing system

available. Hunt for underwater treasure or locate the “spot on the

spot” for great fishing.

There are hundreds of uses for your new VS560 underwater viewing

system. This feature laiden viewing system is the most user friendly

system available that is as easy to use in open water as it is on the

ice. Now you’ll actually be able to see what’s below the surface of

your favorite lake. Have fun and good viewing!

FEATURES

The VS560 underwater viewing system utilizes on screen displays

that demonstrate the relative viewing direction, depth, temperature,

auto pan speeds, percentage of battery charge remaining & a low

battery warning icon. See the appropriate section of this manual for

specific information regarding the on screen displays.

The VS560 offers a break through in underwater lighting utilizing

Dark Water Technology. This new lighting system greatly reduces the

particulate reflection seen in low light conditions with conventional

lighting systems. By greatly reducing the snowstorm effect, clarity

and viewing distance are enhanced. The use of visible LED light

incorporating Dark Water Technology creates the best viewing

opportunity when natural ambient light is not available.

The VS560 is available with a choice of either 60 or 120 feet of

Kevilar reinforced underwater camera cable. Your VS560 system

comes with a detachable camera that plugs and unplugs at the rear

of the monitor. A handy cable reel for convenient cable storage is

provided with the system.

The VS560 includes another break through from MarCum

Technologies. The VS560 incorporates a motor located within the

underwater camera housing that rotates the camera for a 360 degree

view. This innovative viewing feature can be controlled from the

monitor keypad or from a handy wireless remote.

The 5.5 inch black and white CRT monitor has excellent resolution

allowing viewing with great clarity and detail. Controls for adjusting

vertical hold, contrast, and brightness are located at the rear of the

monitor behind the rubber plug. Adjustments can be made by

removing the plug and rotating the knob either clockwise or

counter clockwise to obtain the desired picture. The rubber plug

should remain in place in the recessed area at all times to prevent

moisture from entering the monitor housing.

The VS560 has a video-out jack located at the rear of the housing

under the rubber plug in the same recessed area as the monitor

adjustment controls. The video-out jack can be utilized by purchasing

a cable of desired length with male RCA jacks from a local retailer

of video or audio equipment. The cable can be plugged into either

a larger monitor or TV for a larger viewing image or can be used to

record onto a VCR or camcorder. To record onto a camcorder you

must have a camcorder with a video-in port.

The underwater camera comes with an additional weight that

attaches to the bottom of the camera housing for open water use. A

down viewing strap is also included that attaches to the bottom of the

camera that allows the camera to be tilted for viewing from above.

A high quality padded soft-pack carrying case incorporates a built in

collapsible viewing shroud to enhance viewing in bright light

conditions. The front of the soft-pack can be opened to allow for view-

ing when not exposed to harsh light (i.e. when viewing in an enclosed

ice house). The versatile soft-pack system provides protection from

the elements as well as allows for the easy storage of all camera

accessories. A draw string pouch on the back of the soft-pack holds

the camera cable. A detachable camera pouch that houses the

underwater camera is located at the right rear corner of the soft-pack.

Two additional pouches with elastic bands are included for additional

accessory storage.

The battery included with the system is a 12 volt, 7amp hour sealed

lead acid electrolyte battery that will provide approximately 8.5 hours

of viewing time when fully charged. Viewing time will vary depending

on the condition of the battery as well as the illumination mode used

(e.g. 9.0 hours without the lighting system and 8.0 hours when the

LED lighting is being used). A 500 mA DC wall charger is supplied

to recharge the battery to full capacity. Recharging the battery to full

capacity after every use is recommended. For further battery charg-

ing information, see the “Battery Charging” section of this manual.

GETTING STARTED

Remove your VS560 monitor from the soft-pack by first opening the

front of the case. This is accomplished by pulling the flap at the top

and sides of the soft-pack until the Velcro strips separate. Reach into

the soft-pack on top of the monitor and grab the molded inset handle

about halfway back. Pull the monitor forward tilting the top towards

you until it comes out of the soft-pack case. Place the monitor on a

flat surface and open the battery compartment door located on the

front lower section of the monitor case. This is done by gently apply-

ing downward pressure on the grooved finger inset at the top of the

battery door and pulling forward. Connect the battery leads to the

battery terminals (red lead (with fuse) to battery positive and black

lead to battery negative). Replace battery door and place monitor

back into padded soft-pack case. Close front of case by re-attaching

Velcro strips.

Then turn the soft-pack to the backside and remove the cable reel

from the back pouch. Reach into the lower left corner of the rear

pouch and undo the Velcro door. This allows access to the plug-in

port for the camera. Plug the camera cable into the upper plug-in

port. Take notice that the plug-in is not round but has a flat side. This

is designed to assist in lining up the pins with the sockets in the plug

and help eliminate the bending of connector pins. Do NOT force the

plug into the receptacle, you may have it mis-aligned. There will be

some resistance when plugging in the camera due to the molded

seal rings located on the plug, however, if lined up properly, this

should go together quite easily. The plug-in port marked ACC is a

dead port and will not operate the camera. You should not attempt to

plug the camera into this location.

Once that camera is plugged into the monitor, you can replace the

camera cable into the rear storage pouch and pull the drawstring for

a snug fit. Place the camera into the camera pouch and zip shut for

safe storage. You are now ready to head to the lake. Once you reach

your destination, remove the cable reel from the rear storage pouch

and remove the required length of cable. Open the front of the soft-

pack so that the monitor and keypad are fully exposed. Turn the

camera power on by depressing the ON button on the keypad.

The system will power up and the monitor screen will display “OVS

SYSTEM START-UP.” The camera will rotate on start up and the

lights will blink three times signifying the system is ready. Once the

start-up message clears from the screen the monitor will display the

picture that’s being transmitted by the camera. Lower the camera

into the water to the desired depth and secure the cable in the cable

cleat mounted at the left rear corner of the monitor soft-pack. As with

all CRT displays, bright light can washout the display making viewing

difficult. If this occurs, rotate the system so that the light source is

not directly on the monitor screen. In extreme bright light conditions

it may be necessary to use the viewing shroud to shield the monitor

from the light source. To use the viewing shroud, remove the

protective cap from the face of the shroud located on the front of the

padded soft-pack. Grab the face of the view shroud and pull towards

you until all three collapsible parts are fully extended. The shroud is

not fully extended until you hear the telltale click of each part as it

locks into place. This clicking locks the shroud into position so it won’t

collapse on its own. To collapse the shroud to its original position,

push on the face of the shroud until all three parts collapse inside

each other and then the replace the protective cover.

The depth of field (distance the camera can see underwater) depends

on the clarity of the water and available light at the depth the camera

is used. In extremely clear water the depth of field can be several feet

and in cloudy or muddy water the depth of view can be reduced to

only a few inches due to particles suspended in the water.

ON SCREEN DISPLAYS

The VS560 utilizes a series of ON SCREEN icons to indicate user

options and system information.

Lighting Options - The VS560 utilizes visible LED light and incorpo-

rates Darkwater Technology to create improved clarity and viewing

distance. The VS560 lights can be turned on by depressing the

LIGHT key at the monitor or on the wireless remote. Depressing the

key a second time will turn the lights OFF.

Battery Status - The condition of charge remaining in your battery can

be monitored by depressing the BATT key located on the keypad.

The percentage of charge remaining will appear in the upper right

hand corner of the monitor and remain on the screen for a three

second interval.

Low Battery Warning - When the battery charge remaining falls below

10 percent, a low battery warning icon will flash in the upper right

corner of the monitor. The low battery icon will remain on the screen

and continue to flash until the system eventually shuts down. If the

battery charge remaining gets too low, the picture will get fuzzy or

blurred before it completely shuts down. It’s recommended that the

battery be charged after every use and not remain in a discharged

state too long before recharging.

Viewing Direction - A viewing direction indicator will appear on screen

in the upper left hand corner of the monitor when the system first

fires up. The indicator will remain on screen indefinitely until the DIR

key is depressed on the keypad to remove it. To put the icon back up

on the screen, simply depress the DIR key on the keypad. The direc-

tion indicator has an arrow that points in the direction the camera is

viewing regardless of the monitor position. The direction indicator is

a relative system that has eight areas of relevancy. Each hash mark

comprising the directional indicator system represents an area of

viewing relevancy. The accuracy of this system is dependent on the

monitor being on a level surface. If the monitor is tilted more the ten

degrees the accuracy of the viewing indicator will not be accurate.

The relative viewing direction is accurate to a plus/minus 20 degrees.

Temperature - To activate the temperature feature depress the

DEPTH/TEMP key on the monitor keypad. The temperature of the

water at the camera depth will appear in the upper right hand cor-

ner of the monitor screen. Depress the DEPTH/TEMP key again to

remove the temperature display.

Depth - To display the depth of the camera, depress the DEPTH/

TEMP key on the monitor keypad. The depth of the camera will be

displayed in the upper right hand corner of the monitor screen. To

obtain an accurate reading, you must first calibrate the unit by turn-

ing the unit on while the camera is out of the water. Once the system

rotates and the LED’s finish blinking, the system is calibrated and

ready to go. This process needs to be repeated every time you use

the system. If you lower the camera into the water and then turn the

system on, the reading you receive will not be accurate.

Pan Speed - To activate the pan speeds, depress the PAN SPEED key

located on the monitor keypad. An on-screen icon will appear in the

upper right hand corner of the monitor screen. You can cycle through

the three available pan speeds by depressing the key multiple times.

Pan Speed 1 is the slowest speed, Pan Speed 2 medium, and Pan

Speed 3 is the fastest. Pan Speeds can be used while in a search

mode and is especially effective for use in open water while studying

structure or looking for fish.

ICE FISHING APPLICATION

The VS560 is the perfect tool to enhance your ice fishing

experience. The VS560 offers 360 degree underwater viewing that

can be controlled from the monitor keypad or from a wireless remote.

The system needs to be calibrated for an accurate depth reading by

turning the unit on before the camera is lowered into the water. The

unit must go through its start up procedure which ends with the LED

lighting system blinking three times. After the system has completed

its start up sequence the unit is calibrated and the camera can be

lowered into the water. The soft-pack has a cable cleat located at the

left rear corner for setting camera depth. Lower the camera to the

desired depth and then place the cable into the slot in the cable cleat

and pull the cable until it locks into the bottom of the slot. You can

now raise and lower the camera depth without getting up or leaving

your ice house. Simply let out or retract the cable to set the desired

depth and then secure the cable in the cable cleat. The system also

includes a down viewing strap that screws into the bottom of the

camera. The cable can than be looped and placed into the slot and

pulled until the cable locks into place. By adjusting the size of the

loop in the cable (between the top of the camera and the cable slot)

you can change the angle of down view.

A suggestion on how best to utilize your viewing system while ice

fishing. Drill two holes 3 to 4 feet apart. Lower your bait into one hole

while placing the camera in the other hole pointing in the direction of

your fishing lure. Set the depth and angle of viewing so that your lure

appears in the middle of the viewing screen. Good Fish’n!

OPEN WATER APPLICATION

A weight that attaches to the bottom of the camera has been

included with your system for use in open water. When using the

system from a boat or in water with current, it is recommended that

the weight be attached to help stabilize and keep the camera at the

selected depth. The camera should be used at slow speeds while

under propulsion from a trolling motor or outboard motor. Two

stainless bolts are provided to attach the weight to the bottom of the

camera. When using the additional weight, be careful to keep the

camera out of heavy weeds, brush, or large rocks. If the camera

becomes hung up, back up from the direction you were traveling and

slowly try to back the camera out of the snag. Do NOT pull upward

with force unless all other avenues have been pursued.

BATTERY CHARGING

Recharging the battery after every use is recommended. As a

general rule of thumb, charge the battery for twice the amount of time

as it was used. The VS560 underwater viewing system has a DC

charging port located just above the battery door on the right side

of the monitor face. The charger that was supplied with the VS560

system is a 500 mA DC charger with a male jack. To charge your

system, simply plug the male jack of the charger into the plug in port

in the face of the monitor and then plug the charger into a 110 volt

AC wall outlet. The 7-amp, 12-volt battery that was supplied with the

VS560 system should take about 15 hours to charge from a

completely discharged state. The charger incorporates a Charge

Alert feature to alert the user to when the battery reaches full capac-

ity. This is accomplished when the green LED light shuts off on the

face of the charger. The charger DOES NOT shut off automatically

but will output a trickle charge indefinitely.

However, it is recommended that the charger be disconnected from the moni-

tor when the Charge Alert green LED is no longer on. It is also recommended

that you remove the battery door while charging to allow for increased air

ventilation through out the battery compartment.

If your viewing image appears cloudy or fuzzy, check your battery

charge. One of the major symptoms of a dead or near-dead battery

is the degradation of your viewing image. Try charging your battery

or if the battery is unable to hold a charge, replace it with a new one

of the same specification. If you need to remove the battery, unplug

the two battery terminals from the battery. Unscrew both the screws

located in the upper right and left corner of the battery compartment.

This will allow you to remove the battery strap from the battery. After

removing the strap, lift the battery up slightly with a finger on either

side of the battery and slide the battery towards you. This should

allow for easy removal of the battery. To replace the battery, lift the

battery up and slide into the battery compartment until the front of

the battery drops down into the compartment. Replace the battery

strap by using the two screws supplied and tighten until moderate

resistance is felt.

DIRECTIONAL VIEWING INDICATOR

The viewing direction indicator is located in the upper left-hand

corner of the monitor screen and utilizes an icon shaped as an arrow

to indicate the direction the camera is pointing. This is accomplished

by the use of two magnetic compasses that talk back and forth

through software that continuously calculate the differential.

There are two very important criteria to make the system work

accurately: 1) The monitor and camera must be level. The sensors

will not accommodate an angle greater than 10 degrees. Therefore

the monitor needs to be flat on the ice to work properly. If the

monitor is sitting at an angle of more than ten degrees, than the

viewing direction shown will not be accurate. The camera when hung

by the cable will be accurate. However, if you hold the camera in your

hand and are rotating the camera, it may not be level and therefore

you will notice an inaccuracy in the viewing indicator; 2) The sensors

that are located in the monitor and camera are affected by metal.

Like any compass, metal can cause the magnetic sensors to be

become inaccurate. When using the viewing indicator, make sure the

monitor and camera are not located near any metal objects.

The viewing indicator utilizes eight different stop points in calculating

viewing direction. As a result of the limited stop points, there may

be some inaccuracies that result when the camera falls between the

various stop points. If used properly, the VS560 system provides an

excellent reference for determining relative viewing direction.

Product Performance Specifications

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt DC, 7 Amp hr.

Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt DC, 500 mA

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Image Sensor . . . . . . . . 1/3" Sony SUPER HAD CCD (B/W)

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . 400 horizontal lines

Light Sensitivity . . . . . . 0 lux with lights on

Field of View. . . . . . . . . 90 degrees

Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5" (diag.) flat screen

high resolution

Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . .

On (no lumination) . . . . 700 mA

Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . 800 mA

One-Year Warranty

To activate your warranty, you must send the original sales

receipt or photo copy with the warranty card. The warranty will be

void without the accompanying sales receipt. For a period of one

year from date of purchase MarCum Technologies will provide

free parts and labor on any defects in materials or workman-

ship, with exception of the following conditions: damaged or cut

cables, lost components, damage due to unauthorized modifica-

tions, repairs, or misuse.

The manufacturer must perform all warranty work or repairs. If

your underwater viewing system requires service, call us at the

number listed below to receive a Return Authorization Number

(RMA) and return shipping address or go online to

www.marcumcustomerservice.com to process your service need.

DO NOT return the unit to our PO Box. This return procedure

has been implemented because we may be able to save you

the inconvenience of returning the unit. Some problems may

be resolvable by a technician over the phone. If the unit is

sent back to MarCum Technologies for repair, mark the Return

Authorization Number on the outside of the package and enclose

a letter stating the problem with your return address and daytime

phone number.

For your convenience save the original box and packing materi-

als for use if factory return is required. For warranty repair and/or

service call (763) 493-3748.

Service Information

MarCum Technologies is dedicated to providing you with the

best customer service possible. We have designed a Web site

dedicated to providing you, our customer, with answers to your

questions, access to product accessories, repair information,

online owners manuals, etc. These services can be obtained

by going on line at www.marcumcustomerservice.com. We highly

recommend that you take advantage of this service and utilize

it as your first line of contact. For those of you that don’t have

access to a computer, you can call our customer service

department at 763-493-3748, Monday through Friday from

9:00am to 5:00pm CST.

When returning product for repair, please obtain a return

authorization (RA) number by going online at

www.marcumcustomerservice.com or by calling 763-493-3748.

This number must be displayed on the outside of the box and

will be used as a reference number when checking on the

repair status. Always include a note with your return stating the

problem, RA# and return shipping address (No P.O. boxes, must

be UPS shippable address).

Please ship in original factory carton, please carefully package

adding adequate internal protection as required. We make every

attempt to complete our repairs within 48 hours of receipt. It is

our goal to have you back on the water fishing as quickly as

possible. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Ship product returns to:

MarCum Technologies Service Center

6713 Thesing Road

Brainerd, MN 56401

Marcum Technologies Underwater Viewing System VS560 User manual

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Model: Underwater Viewing System VS560

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Type: User manual

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